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KLM introduces Viasat in-flight Wi-Fi on European flights
KLM will initially offer three in-flight connectivity packages – Messaging , Surf and Stream – on all Viasat-equipped aircraft . The Messaging option will give all passengers 30 minutes of free text messaging via WhatsApp , Facebook Messenger , WeChat , among other messaging apps .
Viasat , a global communications company and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines , will bring connectivity to 18 of the airlines ’ Boeing 737- 800 fleet and 21 of its Embraer E195 aircraft . The 737-800s are expected to be outfitted with Viasat ’ s latest in-flight connectivity ( IFC ) equipment by the end of 2021 and in service by early 2022 and specifics around the Embraer E195 fleet will be announced at a later time . Both fleets will operate European flight routes only .
Viasat ’ s IFC equipment is currently installed on two KLM narrow-body Boeing aircraft . During the first week of service , KLM will encourage passengers to trial the service free-of-charge and provide insights to further optimise the onboard Wi-Fi experience .
The Surf and Stream options , which can be purchased in-flight , will give passengers the ability to do more on board , with options to surf the Internet / email as well as enjoy full video and audio streaming .
“ Being Internet-connected when on the go is a top priority for our customers ,” said Boet Kreiken , Executive Vice President , Customer Experience , KLM . “ That ’ s why we ’ re working with Viasat to specifically define and tailor an in-flight Wi-Fi approach that meets current and future IFC requirements on short-and medium-haul European flights .”
Lemahieu chooses Infor to support growth and reinforce its brand
Infor , an industry-leading cloud company ,, has announced that Lemahieu , a French clothing and underwear designer and manufacturer with a strong social , environmental and local identity , has chosen Infor ’ s multi-tenant cloud ERP solution dedicated to the fashion and textile industries : Infor CloudSuite Fashion .
Founded in 1947 and based in the Hauts de France region , Lemahieu was established as a family business with a strong local identity . Proud of its know-how and its responsible brand image , the company has embraced each of the successive revolutions linked to technological innovations , particularly in IT .
Since 2019 and the takeover of the company by Martin Breuvart and Loïc Baert , Lemahieu has experienced significant growth , going from 90 to 130 employees in less than 36 months .
The company is now engaged in a project to restructure its production processes based on Infor CloudSuite Fashion solution .
This restructuring is in order to better respond to the dynamics of the market and to the requirements of quality and social and environmental responsibility that Lemahieu has imposed on itself and to which the brand ’ s customers fully adhere .
“ We are strongly attached to the values we display and which , obviously , generate a positive dynamic in the textile industry that we want to be local , original , respectful and of high quality ,” said Loïc Baert , Lemahieu ’ s Co-director .
“ The goal for us with the Infor ERP implementation project is continuing to strengthen our image as a manufacturer by adopting increasingly controlled production processes .”
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